Ray Harrison
Graveside services for Ray Harrison, 68, were held Aug. 13, 2011, at Cedar
Creek Memorial Park with the Rev. Theron Stewart officiating, under the
direction of Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank.
Harrison was born June 6, 1943, in Clarksville, Tenn., to Wilmouth Irene
Lewis and Willie N. Harrison and died Aug. 9, 2011, in Tyler.
He was a painter by profession and was self-employed.
Harrison had several hobbies that included watching old westerns on TV,
playing poker and camping.
He also enjoyed building things, having barbecues and holiday gatherings.
Harrison was Baptist in faith. He also loved Gospel music.
He served in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two nephews.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Harrison; sons Jimmy, Donny and Richard
Harrison; daughters Pam Younger and Cheryl Buffington; eight grandchildren;
brother Bill Harrison and wife Shannon; sisters Linda Clark and Sandra
Steelman; other family members and many loving friends.

Ralph Hudspeth
Services for Ralph R. Hudspeth, 56, of College Station, were held at Aug.
13, 2011, at the Eubank Memorial Chapel, under the direction of Eubank
Funeral Home in Canton. Interment followed in Old Bethel Cemetery in Canton.
Hudspeth was born July 5, 1955, in Mabank to Ruby Pauline Clardy and Willis
R. Hudspeth and died Aug. 8, 2011, in Galveston.
He grew up in Mabank. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S.
Marines.
Hudspeth had worked in the oil industry for many years.
He was an avid reader.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brother, Charles Easley, and wife Margaret, Athens;
sisters Janie Vance and husband Phil, Alvin; Willa Walker and husband Billy
Ray “Cotton,” Eustace; special friends Karen Cole and husband Rolland,
College Station.
Pallbearers were Tony Schira, Gary Schira, Mike Walker, John Cope, Lucas
Cope and Scott Easley.